What is an Australian resident return visa?

Resident Return Visas (RRV) are designed for current Australian Permanent Residents who wish to travel overseas whilst maintaining their Australian Permanent Resident status. A Resident Return Visa can provide a 5 year, one year or 3 month travel facility from the date of grant, allowing travel within that period only.

How many times can I apply for resident return visa?

When you are granted a permanent visa, you are usually permitted a 5-year travel facility. This means you can leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you like in the 5 years from the date your permanent visa was granted, as long as your visa remains valid.

Can permanent residents return to Australia during Covid?

Permanent resident of Australia Permanent residents and Provisional family visa holders can enter Australia. Permanent visas usually will have a 5-year travel facility. If you are outside Australia when your permanent visa travel facility expires, you can’t return to Australia.

When should I apply for RRV?

You can apply for your RRV at any point during which you have completed 2 years of residence in Australia. You do not need to wait for your visa to expire, in fact we would prefer if you didn’t! To be clear, this visa allows you to return to Australia and provides you with additional years of travel facility.

How do I know if my resident return visa is valid?

How you leave Australia could affect your ability to be granted a visa in future. If you need financial or other help to obtain a travel document or arrange your travel, contact: your home country’s embassy or High Commission in Australia. the Department’s returns and reintegration program.

How much does quarantine cost in Australia?

The quarantine fee is a contribution towards the overall costs of quarantine incurred by NSW Government. Travellers will be charged $3,000 for one adult; additional occupants will be added as follows: additional adults: $1,000 each. children (under 18): $500 each.

What is a Resident Return visa for Australia?

A Resident Return Visa lets permanent residents of Australia travel in and out of the country until its expiry. A Resident Return Visa is required for any travel outside Australia after the first 5 years of your permanent residency is complete.

What is the Resident Return Visa (RRV)?

The Resident Return Visa (RRV) is a travel facility that allows an Australian Permanent Resident to travel in and out of Australia as many times as he/she wants until it expires. For those who are residing in Australia, you do not need to apply for RRV unless you would like to travel out of Australia.

What is the residence requirement for a 5 year Australia visa?

If you have lived in Australia for 2 years (730 days) in the last 5 years as a permanent resident, former citizen or former permanent resident, then you meet what is known as the residence requirement and might be given a 5 year travel validity on your visa.

When do I need a Resident Return Visa?

A Resident Return Visa is required for any travel outside Australia after the first 5 years of your permanent residency is complete. If you are a permanent resident but not intending to travel outside of Australia, you do not need a Resident Return Visa.